Minimum Wage in Region 3 – Central Luzon (Updated)
Last updated on: October 15, 2025
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Region III has approved a new wage order granting an increase across all sectors in Central Luzon. Under Wage Order No. RBIII-26, employees in the region will receive wage adjustments in two tranches — the first effective October 30, 2025, and the second on April 16, 2026.
The new wage order covers both private establishments and domestic workers (kasambahay) across the seven provinces of Central Luzon.
Current Minimum Wage in Region 3 – Central Luzon
Provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales
| Sector / Industry | Provinces Covered | Current Minimum Wage (₱) | 1st Tranche Increase (₱) | New Minimum Wage (₱) | 2nd Tranche Increase (₱) | New Minimum Wage (₱) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture | Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales | 550.00 | 20.00 | 570.00 | 30.00 | 600.00 |
| Agriculture | Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales | 520.00 | 20.00 | 540.00 | 30.00 | 570.00 |
| Retail/Service | Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales | 540.00 | 20.00 | 560.00 | 30.00 | 590.00 |
| Non-Agriculture | Aurora | 500.00 | 30.00 | 530.00 | 30.00 | 560.00 |
| Agriculture | Aurora | 485.00 | 30.00 | 515.00 | 30.00 | 545.00 |
| Retail/Service | Aurora | 435.00 | 40.00 | 475.00 | 40.00 | 515.00 |
This wage order grants ₱50 to ₱60 total increases, setting the minimum wage rate (MWR) for non-agriculture to ₱560–₱600, for agriculture to ₱545–₱570, and for retail/service to ₱515–₱590 upon full implementation.
Minimum Wage Rates for Domestic Workers in Region III
| Area / Location | Current Monthly Wage (₱) | Increase (₱) | New Monthly Minimum Wage (₱) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All areas in Central Luzon | 6,000.00 | 500.00 | 6,500.00 |
Coverage: Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities in Region 3
Aurora
- Municipalities: Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis
Bataan
- City: Balanga
- Municipalities: Abucay, Bagac, Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Limay, Mariveles, Morong, Orani, Orion, Pilar, Samal
Bulacan
- Cities: Malolos, Meycauayan, San Jose del Monte
- Municipalities: Angat, Balagtas, Baliuag, Bocaue, Bulakan, Bustos, Calumpit, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Marilao, Norzagaray, Obando, Pandi, Paombong, Plaridel, Pulilan, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Maria
Nueva Ecija
- Cities: Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan, San Jose
- Municipalities: Aliaga, Bongabon, Cabiao, Carranglan, Cuyapo, Gabaldon, General Mamerto Natividad, General Tinio, Guimba, Jaen, Laur, Licab, Llanera, Lupao, Nampicuan, Pantabangan, Peñaranda, Quezon, Rizal, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Leonardo, Santa Rosa, Santo Domingo, Talavera, Talugtug, Zaragoza
Pampanga
- Cities: Angeles, San Fernando, Mabalacat
- Municipalities: Apalit, Arayat, Bacolor, Candaba, Floridablanca, Guagua, Lubao, Macabebe, Magalang, Masantol, Mexico, Minalin, Porac, San Luis, San Simon, Santa Ana, Santa Rita, Santo Tomas, Sasmuan
Tarlac
- City: Tarlac City
- Municipalities: Anao, Bamban, Camiling, Capas, Concepcion, Gerona, La Paz, Mayantoc, Moncada, Paniqui, Pura, Ramos, San Clemente, San Jose, San Manuel, Santa Ignacia, Victoria
Zambales
- Cities: Olongapo
- Municipalities: Botolan, Cabangan, Candelaria, Castillejos, Iba, Masinloc, Palauig, San Antonio, San Felipe, San Marcelino, San Narciso, Santa Cruz, Subic